I'm applying to grad school after a long time - it's been 15 years since undergrad. Is there such a thing as a career counselor/guidance counselor for grad schools (ideally in the New York City area) that can help your evaluate and help you improve your application? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Sep 22, 2014 -
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How much focus, if any, on my "blemished" academic record, and my change of field, should I place in my personal statements for graduate school? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Dec 7, 2012 -
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GRE-Filter: I was happy with my GRE scores. Then, I received word that I have the opportunity to get into a super-duper-top-tier doctoral program previously inaccessible. However, my Quantitative Score--while still in the range of accepted scores over the years for this program--is now less-than-stellar relatively speaking. Is it crazy to think I could study intensely for about a month and improve my score 30-50 points? Am I overthinking this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2012 -
12 answers

Why do grad school applications ask you what other schools you are applying to? Will being honest hinder my chances at getting into a competitive program?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2011 -
13 answers

I’m starting grad school in chemistry in a few months and I am looking for Mac/web apps that are useful to help keep a science grad student organized…citations, notations on papers, brainstorming, etc. Any ideas?
posted by stevechemist
on Mar 10, 2010 -
26 answers

I'm applying for grad school for a PhD in Integrative & Evolutionary (aka Ecology & Evolutionary) Biology. I don't know exactly what I want to study. How specific do I need to get on my application/statement of purpose? [more inside]
posted by Dilemma
on Sep 3, 2009 -
15 answers

is there any way to complete my application to drexel without sending them my AP us history score from 1998? of course there's [more inside]
posted by kendrak
on Jun 21, 2006 -
8 answers

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